Ellen Degeneres and her legacy

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Ellen on TelevisionAfter being rejected multiple times from the TV industry, in 1994 she starred in her own sitcom on ABC, first known as "These Friends of Mine, renamed "Ellen" after the first season.Three years after this sitcom was first aired, she revealed in the show that her character, Ellen, was a lesbian- also leading to her coming out as well. Because of this, the show was canceled due to declining rates. She returned to television in 2001 with a new CBS sitcom,The Ellen Show.Then launched a daytime talk show, The Ellen DeGeneres Show in September 2003.In May of 2009, Ellen celebrated her 1000th episode.Also made an appearance on American Idol for a season.

"To me, beauty is about being comfortable in your own skin. It's about knowing and accepting who you are. I'm confident, I live honestly and truthfully and I think that's why i was chosen as the first fifty-year-old, openly gay Cover-Girl. It's just a bonus that I have devastatingly blue eyes." Ellen Lee DeGeneres Born in Metairie, Louisiana on January 26th, 1958.Graduated Atlanta High School in 1976.Attended University of New Orleans with a major in communications but dropped out after one semester. She had a variety of jobs until she decided on becoming a stand-up comedian. After touring nationally, she was named the funniest person in America. After receiving this title, she landed appearances on different talk shows, first with Johnny Carson in 1986.Ellen DeGeneres The Ellen Degeneres show has won 35 Daytime Emmy Awards. Ellen has won 11 People's Choice AwardsWon the Teen Choice Award for "Choice Comedian" for the 3rd consecutive year, Won a Genesis Award Won a GLAAD Media Award for "Outstanding Talk Show Episode"Ellen DeGeneres has been included in Forbes 100 Most Powerful WomenNominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for "Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program. Everything Else She's Done..."The Ellen DeGeneres Show" has raised over 50 million dollars and brought attention to various causes, including global warming and breast cancer awareness. She served as a spokesperson for General Mills' breast cancer awareness initiative, Pink for the Cure, and hosted special episodes of her show to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Supports The Gentle Barn orginization that homes and hospitalizes animals that were abused. Worked with Ben Afflek to launch the "Small Change Campaign" that benefits Feeding America. Supports the Hurrican Katrina Fund through the American Red Cross.

Love Our Children USAMake It RightMalaria No MoreMusicians on CallMusic RisingNeurofibromatosis, Inc.ONE CampaignPeace FirstPETAProject CuddlePROJECT ZAMBIRed CrossSave The Music FoundationSociety for Animal Protective LegislationSoles4SoulsStand Up To CancerStephen J Wampler FoundationSt. Jude Children's Research HospitalSTOMP Out BullyingSusan G. Komen for the CureThe Gentle BarnThe Humane SocietyThe Trevor ProjectUNICEFJust to name a few charities she supports...Ellen as an Author/EntertainerAwardsSemiotic Analysis Video Legacy By: Nicole Altman and Katie Cikovsky Published in 1995, "My Point... And I Do Have One" was Number 1 on the New York Times Best Seller List.

2nd novel published in 2003 "The Funny Thing Is..." was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album

3rd novel released October 4th, 2011 called "Seriously... I'm Kidding" Ellen has made us cry from laughter, gave us the courage to be ourselves, and brought important issues to our attention. With her great talent, she makes many laugh and always makes us look at the brighter side of things. She will always be known and remembered as a humorous, loveable, generous, helping, and beautiful person. From her novel: Seriously... I'm KiddingEllen DeGeneres is known for her humor.

The amount of prizes and awards she has been given throughout her career proves that she has a remarkable talent for making people laugh.

This line from her novel defines today's society and our growing acceptance of the gay community.